President John Dramani Mahama has announced the signing of a landmark UK-Ghana Growth Partnership, describing it as a major step toward strengthening economic cooperation and delivering tangible benefits for Ghanaians and businesses operating in the country.
The agreement, signed during the Ghana-UK Investment Summit in London, will serve as a roadmap for collaboration between Ghana and the United Kingdom from 2026 to 2028. The partnership is expected to promote private-sector growth, attract investment, expand trade opportunities, and support infrastructure and skills development initiatives.
According to President Mahama, investment deals worth up to £215 million form the centrepiece of the partnership, with a strong focus on creating jobs, improving infrastructure, and equipping young Ghanaians with skills needed to compete in the global economy.
“It aims to deliver tangible benefits for Ghanaians and businesses operating in our country. Deals worth up to £215 million stand at the centre of our collaboration with the UK,” President Mahama stated.
The Growth Partnership is built around four key priority areas: attracting private investment and finance, facilitating trade for Ghanaian businesses, supporting industrial and infrastructure development, and expanding skills and education partnerships.
A major component of the agreement is a £101 million maritime infrastructure project at the Port of Takoradi, which will establish the Gulf of Guinea’s first commercial-scale ship repair and dry-docking facility. The project is expected to create hundreds of jobs and strengthen Ghana’s position as a regional maritime hub.
President Mahama emphasised that the partnership reflects Ghana’s commitment to sustainable economic growth, private-sector development, and youth empowerment. He noted that the agreement is designed not only to attract investment but also to create opportunities that will improve livelihoods and support long-term national development.
The signing of the UK-Ghana Growth Partnership comes as Ghana seeks to accelerate economic recovery, boost investor confidence, and position itself as a preferred destination for international business and investment.
Government officials and business leaders have welcomed the initiative, expressing optimism that the partnership will deepen economic ties between the two countries while creating jobs, enhancing infrastructure, and driving industrial growth across key sectors of the Ghanaian economy.
